Been there, done that
January 31, 2012. So what did you do last Sunday at 10 a.m.? I stood on top of Mount Cameroon, the highest point in Western and Central Africa. I can't even begin to describe the feeling to finally arrive at above
Mount Cameroon climb pics, day 3
2012-01-30 - Climbing Mount Cameroon, Day 3, a set on Flickr. On the last day of our hike we crossed a few more lava fields before we returned to the jungle and finally sea level. NB: As there were so many photos
Mount Cameroon climb pics, day 1
2012-01-28 - Climbing Mount Cameroon, Day 1, a set on Flickr. At 4100m Mount Cameroon is West Africa's highest peak. That is a far behind Tanzania's Mt. Kilimanjaro but still a challenging hike. The first day started in the jungle and ended
Nigeria pics
2012-01-16 to 25 - Nigeria, a set on Flickr. Due to the unstable situation in the country with violent clashes between Christians and Muslims we opted for the quick way through Nigeria. We did a lot of bush camping, and in
Happy Australia Day!
January 26, 2012. We've made it through Nigeria and crossed into Cameroon via a most unexpected bridge. The Chinese are over here busy building a road through the jungle. Next year you'll probably find a highway where we've bushcamped last
At the Sheraton Abuja
January 21, 2012. After wonderful holidays in Ghana we've made our way through Togo and Benin to Nigeria, or rather straight to Abuja. In Abuja we're staying at the Sheraton Hotel (of course). But seriously: seems like the only good place to
Lac Nokoue pics
2012-01-12 - Lac Nokoue, Benin, a set on Flickr. There are a few towns named Ganvie on Lake Nokoue. The people moved here generations ago to flee from fighting on the lake shores. Their houses are built on stilts. And all
Vodon ceremony pics
2012-01-10 - Vodon ceremony, Benin, a set on Flickr. At the night of our visit to Grand Popo there was a huge party with music and dance and fetishes being handed around. The sights and sounds were amazing.
Grand Popo pics
2012-01-10 - Grand Popo, Benin, a set on Flickr. We arrived in Benin just in time for the annual vodon holiday. Vodon is the origin of the Caribbean voodoo religion and still very much present in Togo and Benin. As you
Heve pics
2012-01-10 - Heve, Benin, a set on Flickr. We got an intimate tour of Heve. Not only did our guide point us to several vodon shrines but he also took us to a priest. There we received a protective potion to